New Fish

[F 1]

I went to the lfs to get two more orange finned loaches (botia modesta) and happened upon long finned barbs (Puntius arulius). I had never seen them before. Got two. Torpedo shaped body like the cherry barb but far larger with similar markings as a tiger barb. They seem well, active and with good color. They immediately schooled with the tiger barbs.

Also got one more orange finned loach for a total of three. Wonderful fish. Considerably more active and less shy than the clown loaches in my other tank.

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[lizard]

Yay for new fishies! Congrats on your new additions! I hope you enjoy them and they do well

Pamela
aka Married Lizard

 

[ryan]

Puntius arulius are one of my favourite Barb species, they reach a nice size of 12cm around 4 1/2 inches and develop some nice markings as they age.

 

[F 1]

I would highly recommend both orange finned loaches (botia modesta) and long finned barbs (Puntius arulius). They seem to be hardy and active.

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